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CX05 VZC

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,270 mi
Last recorded74,270 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,270 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 74,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,349 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,305 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracks inside and outside

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,190 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear seat belt stalk jammed

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 38,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,963 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CX05 VZC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX05 VZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX05 VZC registered?

CX05 VZC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CX05 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 VZC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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